tolute / automech_app

Where Car Troubles Meet Trusted Solutions

AutoMech Locator

AutoMech Locator is a web application that connects car owners with qualified mechanics, making it easy for car owners to find reliable services for their vehicles.

Table of Contents

• Features
• Technologies Used
• Getting Started
• Usage
• Contributing
• License

Features

• Car owners can search for mechanics based on location and services offered.
• Mechanics can register, create profiles, and manage service requests.
• Users can leave reviews and ratings for mechanics.
• ... (Add more features as we implement them)

Technologies Used

• Flask: The web framework used for backend development.
• SQLAlchemy: ORM for managing database models.
• HTML, CSS, JavaScript: Frontend technologies.
• ... (List any additional technologies)

Getting Started

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/kelechi-aims/AutoMech-Locator.git
   cd AutoMech-Locator
   

2. Set Up Virtual Environment:

   python -m venv venv
   
   source venv/bin/activate  # On Windows, use 'venv\Scripts\activate'
   

3. Install Dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt
   

4. Configure the Database:

• Modify the config.py file with your database connection details.

• Run the following commands:

  flask db init
  flask db migrate
  flask db upgrade
  

5. Run the Application:

   flask run
   

6. Open the App in Your Browser: Visit http://localhost:5000 in your web browser.

Usage(TO DO)

• Describe how users can use your application.
• Include any important instructions or usage details.

Contributing

• If you'd like to contribute to the project, follow the Contribution Guidelines.

License

• This project is licensed under the ALX License.